Unique Narrow-vein Mining
Haulage Equipment
Utah, USA-based Young’s Machine Co. has
been building underground haul trucks and
equipment since 1953. Two of its product
ranges include machines that are specially
designed for use in narrow-vein operations
and other confined spaces. The company’s
470 Series trucks have four-wheel drive
with articulated steering, and range in size
from the very narrow 7 mt (7.5 short ton)
size up to a 10.9-mt (12-ton) capacity unit.
Machine widths range from 1.57 m to 1.88
m (60-74 in.), with the smallest in the lineup
being 5.8 m (19 ft 2 in.) long and 2.1
m (83 in.) high to the top of the operator’s
canopy. The tipping height needed for this
particular vehicle is just 2.7 m (105 in.).
The company said its 960 Series offers a
simple and inexpensive line of ore-haulage
equipment designed for small-heading
operations. The basic, uncomplicated design
provides easy maintenance and economical
operation. The three models in the
range offer carrying capacities of 3.2, 6.4
and 9.5 mt (3, 5, 7 and 10.5 ton). The
design of these trucks is unusual, with
essentially a tricycle wheel layout using a
pair of close-fitted front wheels for steering,
and drive provided through the rear axle.
www.youngsmachine.com
As featured in Womp 2015 Vol 09 - www.womp-int.com